Victim Location 32927
Type of a scam Employment
Person texted me and said he got my resume from Employ Florida jobsite and asked if I would be interested in interview. Texted him back and asked what position and what location. He told me I would have to go to google hangouts for interview. Told me I had the job and they would send me a check to buy supplies. The name of the company is MFS Investment Management Company,
I am Mr John , 61 years ,The Hiring manager to MFS Investment Management Company. Am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, Please introduce yourself indicating Full Name,Sex,Age,Cell# indicating your location.
[2/2/16, 9:50 AM] *** *** (***): Nice to meet you. My name is *** Quinn, 56 years, female, cell no. is ###-###-####. My location is Cocoa, FL. Please understand I don’t mean to be rude but how can I verify you are who you say you are?
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 9:52 AM] John Lopez: Nice Meeting you as well and i do understand how you feel ,you can as well look up the company online to confirm ……
[2/2/16, 9:54 AM] *** *** (***): Yes I have already done so. I do see you are a business with a website.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 9:54 AM] John Lopez: Great…..so you are with the right person….
[2/2/16, 9:54 AM] John Lopez: The positions available are. Data Entry, Clerical Admin, Administrative Clerk/Assistance, Medical Billing /Coding, Customer Service Receptionist,Sale, Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping,Management. Which are you applying for ?
[2/2/16, 9:55 AM] *** *** (***): Data Entry, Clerical Admin, Admin Clerk/Assistance
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 9:55 AM] John Lopez: Good
[2/2/16, 9:56 AM] John Lopez: This is strictly an online and work from home job the working hours are flexible and you can choose to work from home or anywhere of your choice. The pay is $29 per hour / training is $13 per hour and will be get paid bi weekly via direct deposit or paycheck, the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours.if you are employed you will be working as a full time employee and not an independent contractor
Just follow the job briefing and let me know when you have finished reading and understanding every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later.With each line just respond with an Okay…..
[2/2/16, 9:57 AM] *** *** (***): Okay
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 9:58 AM] John Lopez: Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts
Working hrs are flexible.All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will be assisting you with any difficulties via email, text or sms.
[2/2/16, 9:58 AM] *** *** (***): Okay
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 9:58 AM] John Lopez:
THE DUTIES ARE:
1. Answering telephones calls
2. Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office.
3. Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.Also perform Records keeping, keyboarding/data entry and performing a variety of other office tasks account balancing, invoicing recording,proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the Accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude Online from home.
4. Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing system.
[2/2/16, 9:58 AM] John Lopez: Can you handle all of these duties effectively?
[2/2/16, 9:59 AM] *** *** (***): Yes
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:00 AM] John Lopez: Goo
[2/2/16, 10:00 AM] John Lopez: Good*
[2/2/16, 10:00 AM] John Lopez: You will undergo a one week training from your training supervisor.He/She will training you on how to work with the programs accurately and other Data entry works you will need to get done.Your training is going to be done online through your PC and PHONE.
[2/2/16, 10:00 AM] John Lopez: The Supervisor who will attached to you online, he/she will assign logs of duties daily to you. You be required to work according to instructions using the Microsoft Office tools and the Accounting software. Now the function of the Accounting software is to arrange, formalize and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via E-mail.
Are you seeking for part time or full time job?
[2/2/16, 10:01 AM] *** *** (***): Full time
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:01 AM] John Lopez: How many hours of your time will you be able to devote to the service of the company?
Are you currently employed?
[2/2/16, 10:02 AM] *** *** (***): At least 40 hrs. per week and I am not currently employed.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:03 AM] John Lopez: Ok…4What is your greatest strength and weakness?
How would you describe yourself?
[2/2/16, 10:08 AM] *** *** (***): My greatest strengths are very hard working, strictly following rules and regulations, and love to learn new things. My greatest weekness is wanting to be the best at whatever I do. I would describe myself as a very independent and strong person.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:09 AM] John Lopez: Great
[2/2/16, 10:09 AM] John Lopez: What are your career goals?
[2/2/16, 10:10 AM] *** *** (***): Actually it is to be able to work from home and be able to support myself by doing it.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:11 AM] John Lopez: Very Good
[2/2/16, 10:11 AM] John Lopez: How would you like to be paid, via Direct Deposit or check. And what means of payment would you prefer, weekly or Bi weekly?what bank do you operate with ?
[2/2/16, 10:13 AM] *** *** (***): By check and much prefer weekly pay. Why would you need the name of my bank please.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:14 AM] John Lopez: To have it attach on your interview file …
[2/2/16, 10:14 AM] *** *** (***): I would prefer not to answer that. I’m sorry.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:15 AM] John Lopez: I do understand that,i am not asking for your bank information …..
[2/2/16, 10:15 AM] John Lopez: just the name to attach on your interview file ……
[2/2/16, 10:16 AM] *** *** (***): I’m sorry I don’t think that would be pertinent to my job because I would choose to be paid by check not direct deposit.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:17 AM] John Lopez: okay that is fine……
[2/2/16, 10:17 AM] John Lopez: Do you have a printer,scanner,photocopier and Fax machine ?
Whats your clerical speed? Do you have an idea of how to use MS excel ?What is your highest educational diploma?When did you receive it?
[2/2/16, 10:21 AM] *** *** (***): I have a printer and scanner and also have availability to a fax. My clerical speed is at least 45 maybe higher WPM. My highest educational diploma is a Paralegal/ Legal Assistance which is a vocational school certificate which I received in 1990. I have a couple of years of college courses completed but had to go back to work in between attending so have not recieved AA as of yet.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:23 AM] John Lopez: Good
[2/2/16, 10:23 AM] John Lopez: How much training do you think you need to become a productive employee?
Give me 3 genuine and specific reasons why you should be hired by the company.
[2/2/16, 10:29 AM] *** *** (***): I really cannot say how much training I’ll need until I see the actual work I’ll be doing. I have alot of experience handling office work. I used to own a shuttle business in which I handled all office procedures and was very successful. I have alot of time to devote to this company and am very anxious to learn more. I am very detailed driven which is a great benefit to everything I do.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:30 AM] John Lopez: Great
[2/2/16, 10:30 AM] John Lopez:
In the mean time i need you to provide me with these following information’s to enable the company’s secretary’s department put you into register. Full names, state, city, address, zipcode and cell #
[2/2/16, 10:31 AM] *** *** (***): *** Quinn, 550 Haverhill Rd. Cocoa, FL 32927 ###-###-####
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:33 AM] John Lopez: Ok,…..
[2/2/16, 10:33 AM] John Lopez: The company will provide you a free Hp laptop, Accounting software with a fast internet connection and your W-4 /W-2 form will be coming along with your working materials you need to start working with.
Do you have an Automated Time Tracker?
[2/2/16, 10:34 AM] *** *** (***): I’m sorry what is that?
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:35 AM] John Lopez: The Automated Time Tracker will enable us to track the number of hours you spend daily during your training and working hours so you can be paid hourly.Without the Time Tracker, the company will not be able to calculate your training and working hour daily. You will need to obtain that to enable us track your working hours so you can be paid hourly.
You will need to obtain it from the company certified vendor that is the third party to the company so she can have it installed into the laptop and everything will be good to go .
[2/2/16, 10:36 AM] *** *** (***): Will you be giving me information on that and can I ask how the cost of that?
[2/2/16, 10:36 AM] *** *** (***): What the cost of that would be?
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:37 AM] John Lopez: Yes,The company will be providing you with the funds via check you will be using in purchasing your Automated Time Tracker and other software you will be working with .
As soon as the check Has been issued out to you i will notify you and provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track and know when it will get to you .Once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account ,Then the funds will be credited and available in your account for cash out the next day morning.Then after that , you are to cash it out and i will refer you to the company’s authorized vendor you are to purchase the Software ‘s and other complete set of your working equipment.
[2/2/16, 10:37 AM] John Lopez: Understood
[2/2/16, 10:38 AM] *** *** (***): Yes and thank you.
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:38 AM] John Lopez: You are welcome……
[2/2/16, 10:38 AM] John Lopez: You will be receiving the check this week and i will update you on when the check will be coming to you.
The check will cover all the equipment you will be needing to start work with.
[2/2/16, 10:39 AM] *** *** (***): Does this mean I have the job?
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:41 AM] John Lopez: Yes ….you are to start work immediately after training due to the rate of clients we have at hand .
You will receive your duties everyday via email and your supervisor will be attached to you online to assist you with any difficulties
[2/2/16, 10:42 AM] *** *** (***): Thank you
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:43 AM] John Lopez: You are welcome
[2/2/16, 10:43 AM] John Lopez: You are needed to get online tomorrow morning by 8am your time tomorrow morning for more update on your start up check okay
[2/2/16, 10:43 AM] *** *** (***): Okay
[2/2/16, 10:45 AM] *** *** (***): Will you be using my gmail or bellsouth email?
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:46 AM] John Lopez: Yes via google hangout by 8am your tume
[2/2/16, 10:46 AM] John Lopez: time*
[2/2/16, 10:46 AM] John Lopez: that should be all for today,make sure you get online tomorrow morning
[2/2/16, 10:46 AM] *** *** (***): Okay
[2/2/16, 10:47 AM] *** *** (***): Have a nice day
John Lopez
[2/2/16, 10:47 AM] John Lopez: do have a nice day and stay blessed ….
[2/2/16, 10:47 AM] *** *** (***): Thank you
58 mins
[2/2/16, 11:33 AM] *** *** (***): Just spoke with MFS and was told they do not hire people to work from home. Knew it was too good to be true. Will be reporting this.
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John Lopez
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